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Originally posted by: lexy_rix

Krishna feeling emotional about Dwarka meeting its fate,

Kunti, Gandhari & Dhritarashtra want to take sanyaas

And Vrishaketu is born now!!! 🤣

So, who is supposed to raise him if Dwarka is almost nearing its end (which would also mean Pandavas retiring soon after)???

Originally posted by: amritat

I have a feeling SonyKarna's ghost will climb Himalayas along with the Pandavas n Draupadi...😎

And he might actually give moral support to his brothers for climbing such high peak...

Originally posted by: .Vrish.

Will they have SonyKarna enter the dog, instead of Yamaraj? Or will that be considered insulting him by equating him w/ a canine?

Originally posted by: .MereRangMein.

I cannot imagine what people will write if they ever answer a test on Mahabharat based on this. I dare not think about it.

Question, have they really copied from KMG? I have not read it but I heard it is one of the better sources.

Originally posted by: .MereRangMein.

Question, have they really copied from KMG? I have not read it but I heard it is one of the better sources.

Originally posted by: lexy_rix

If they had copied from KMG, Sony Karna would not have been SidTPutra - just saying 😉

The thing is every adaptation has its pros and cons - so does KMG.

But, personally speaking, it is my first source of information for the epic because I am yet to come across a more elaborate and more detailed account of the story (if there is a more detailed and elaborate account of MB than KMG, please let me know).

This is NOT to say that it is the most authentic version (indeed the KMG text contradicts itself in many places). The thing is that KMG does NOT shy away from mentioning the most controversial aspects of the story (Pandavas overcome by lust at Draupadi's swayamwar, Arjun arguing with Yudi over Draupadi during the Kurukshetra War, etc.) - but at the same time, unnecessary controversy is not created (Draupadi & Karna interacting only as much needed - if you know what I mean...)

As per my experience, characters in KMG are presented objectively just the way they are in the most real manner possible with no whitewashing or blackwashing (unlike SidT's stories). Characters are NOT defined by their tragedies in this adaptation.

But, other adaptations are generally referred to as well because KMG language is regarded as too Victorian by some (hence difficult to understand), and too many non-specific epithets used ("Bull Amongst Men", "Tiger Amongst Men", etc.), and as mentioned before, the text contradicts itself in many places. Was this because the MB we know today is basically Vyasa's contribution (Jaya) combined with latter additions, interpolations, interpretations, etc.? Or, is it that Vyasa himself did not sugarcoat the story?

Whatever it be, it basically results in the text being interpreted in too many different ways - leading to endless debates and arguments.

So, it is entirely up to you as to how you view KMG, and if you prefer other editions over it...